A man who was locked up without charges for years pleaded guilty Thursday to training in al-Qaeda camps and coming to the United States on a mission for the terrorist group the day before the Sept. 11 attacks.

UNLV hasn't had a winning football season in almost a decade, since the John Robinson-coached Rebels (8-5) rallied late in the season for a 2000 Las Vegas Bowl invite that was capped by a 31-14 thrashing of Arkansas.

President Obama's even temper, persistence and rhetorical skills have combined to advance both his personal popularity and his far-flung ambitions. Yet he hasn't won over his detractors, who could still derail his agenda.

Roberto Luongo carried the Vancouver Canucks for two games. Specialty units helped them take a 3-0 series lead against the St. Louis Blues. The Canucks scored three power-play goals, including Steve Bernier's go-ahead score in the opening minute of the third period, while again stifling their opponents' chances with the man advantage in a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

Missouri State endured its worst season as an NCAA Division I school -- 20 losses and a last-place finish in the MVC. The focus will quickly shift from coach Cuonzo Martin's first season to the future. When healthy, the Bears showed enough to give their fans hope.